Psychology Manager (LPM) DOC
Company: TulaRay
Location: Aleppo
Posted on: September 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
This position requires possession of a current license to practice
psychology as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology.
If licensed by another state must secure Pennsylvania license
within one year. At least 2 years' experience as a Licensed
Psychologist required.
Role Description:
Primary purpose of the position is to provide clinical supervision
to front line Master's level clinicians and to provide clinical
programmatic management and oversight of a Psychology Department at
a State Correctional Institution.
Assist in the development and implementation of Psychological
services within a PA DOC facility, according to DOC Policy 13.8.1.,
Access to Mental Health Care Procedures Manual.
Independently selects, administers and interprets a wide range of
objective and projective psychological tests designed to measure
such factors as personality, intelligence, aptitude and interests
as part of the evaluation process for outside clearances, parole,
reclassification, and commutation. Also ensures that all PSAs and
PSSs are trained to provide IQ testing (e.g., BETA, WASI,
Vineland). The LPM is responsible for signing off all Psychological
Assessments and Evaluations (e.g., Parole Psychological
Assessments, Commutation Psychological Evaluations) completed by
those Psychology staff working under their clinical
supervision.
The LPM may be responsible for the diagnosing of Intellectual
Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other
neurodevelopmental disorders that may exist within the patient
population.
The LPM is responsible for conducting monthly rounds of all housing
units where clinical supervisees are delivering Psychological
service under their clinical supervision.
The LPM(s) is responsible to participate in the SCI's monthly
multidisciplinary quality improvement meeting.
Duties also include the clinical and administrative supervision of
Psychological Services Associates, Psychological Services
Specialists, in the Psychology Department at a State Correctional
Institution. The supervision will include training in the interview
process, psychometric testing and interpretation, report writing,
treatment techniques for specific problem areas, group counseling
skills, behavior therapy and therapeutic communities. Additionally,
this supervision will include following up on policy requirements
to ensure that staff have completed their responsibilities. Some
examples are as follows: completion of required monthly contacts,
completion of Recovery Plans, the facilitation of required
programming, completion of all documentation required for contacts
and reviews of patients, and the completion of psychological
evaluations for parole and within system advancements. The Licensed
Psychologist Manger (LPM) is also responsible for the overall
supervision of the Sex Offender Treatment Program and the
completion of Psychological Evaluations.
The Licensed Psychologist Manager (LPM) will review daily reports
(Incident Reports, Other Reports, medication non-compliance lists,
mental health roster change lists, etc.) to ensure any necessary
follow up is directed and completed.
Complete a supervision course, at least three hours in length, as
part of the 30 hours of training required bi-annually to maintain
licensure.
Supervise postdoctoral residents in pursuit of their hours towards
licensure as a Psychologist.
Licensed Psychologist Manager is responsible for ensuring the
implementation of new PA DOC initiatives related to the delivery of
mental health services, as well as all follow up to ensure
continued effectiveness and compliance. They are also responsible
for the completion of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly
reports and plans of action that will be submitted to facility and
Central Office staff for review and follow up. The Licensed
Psychologist Manager will also be responsive for compiling
information for a myriad of audits, to include ACA, OPS
inspections, Regional LPM Quarterly Audit Inspections.
The Licensed Psychologist Manager will serve as chairperson of the
Psychiatric Review Team and assist in the coordination of
psychiatric and psychological services for patients living with
mental illnesses within state prisons. Duties include supervising
the mental health tracking system in conjunction with the Mental
Health Coordinator to assure all patients living with mental health
illnesses receive the appropriate treatment services. Supervises
the coordination of services to and tracking of those people
sentenced as Guilty But Mentally Ill (GBMI). Duties include
conducting and/or supervising the mental health commitment process
according to the Mental Health Procedures Act. Assure that
procedures for tracking and aftercare treatment is provided for
mental health hospital returns. The Licensed Psychologist manager
is also responsible to chair the Clinical Review meetings for
patients that engaged in Self-Harm or died by Suicide and submit a
detailed report on the patient and the review findings.
The Licensed Psychologist Manager will provide clinical supervision
of individual and group therapy and be responsible for the
oversight of clinical therapeutic programs as deemed
appropriate.
The Licensed Psychologist Manager will monitor the placement of
patients in observation cells that are viewed as harmful to
themselves and/or others and consult with the psychiatrist on the
treatment process.
Supervision and direction for the Licensed Psychologist Manager
will be given by the Deputy Superintendent for Centralized
Services. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Other duties as assigned.
About Us:
TulaRay partners with clients to create staffing solutions that
meet unique organizational needs. Our services are designed to
reduce administrative burdens, protect your brand, and improve
assignment time-to-fill. We believe that mutually successful client
relationships are built on lasting quality and exceptional customer
service. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to
high-quality emergency management & healthcare personnel, while
ensuring that our clients are taken care of with personalized
attention. TulaRay manages total compliance and respectfully
supports hundreds of professionals and patient-centered
programs.
TulaRay is proud to be an affirmative action employer and is
committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of
race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual
orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender
identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special
need that requires accommodation, please let us know by visiting
our website at tularay.com
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